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YD14 XRL

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 XRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,603 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 85,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,742 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,435 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 73,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,865 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 63,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 55,401 miles

park brake effort on nearside lower than expected

under trays covering testable components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,575 miles

Engine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

No gas blast at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YD14 XRL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD14 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YD14 XRL?

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What year was YD14 XRL registered?

YD14 XRL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is YD14 XRL safe to buy?

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